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Hey hey hey! How was the weekend? Hope you had a great one. New post up on the PBB site here! Huge congrats to the winners of our Wild Friends Friday Faves giveaway: Lauren S. and Melissa. Both of the lucky ladies have been emailed! Stay tuned for more giveaways coming up, plus the usual Summer Shape Up and Blogiversary giveaways. Mark your calendars for July 11 for the Summer Shape Up party; it’s going to be a good one.

Our weekend started off at full speed, and the slowed wayyy down into pure relaxation/resting mode. Friday, our adventure was Belmont Park per Liv’s request. I told her that I wouldn’t be able to ride everything with her since P is too little, and she was like, “I want to go by myself.”

She giggled the entire time. She rode all of the kids’ rides, we shared a soft pretzel, and then headed home to hang out for the evening.

Friday night ended up being one of those on-the-fly recipes that turned out really well. I’ll share all of the details in this afternoon’s post, because it was so easy, and so so good.

Saturday morning, we went on a donut hunt. We were all wanting donuts (THE PILOT DID THIS TO ME! haha), and googled for the best spot. Apparently Donut Bar downtown is THE PLACE. Every knows it, too, because when we drove up and the line went down the street (maybe 75-100 people in line), we said “forget it” and headed to choice #2: Nomad Donuts.

Nomad Donuts is a cute little spot with an amazing selection of regular baked and vegan donuts, in addition to coffee drinks. It was also busy, but nowhere near the insanity of Donut Bar. (The plan for Donut Bar: go back during an “off” time <— not a Saturday mid morning.)

Anyway, Nomad did not disappoint.

Liv and I picked a selection of regular and vegan donuts, plus some donut holes for the road. 😉 They were all good, but the vegan peanut butter with strawberry jam stole the show.

I also have to show you P’s morning ponytail. I can’t believe how much hair this little lady has! Usually babies’ hair will fall out -at least it did when I was a baby and also for Liv- but nope, P still has all of hers. It is amazing.

Saturday afternoon, Liv came down with a fever, and the Pilot also got struck by the funk. We used to have good immune systems, but then they disappeared? I don’t even know. We’ve been sick more times in the past few years than our entire marriage. P and I are still fighting the good fight on this one (fingers crossed). Saturday night consisted of Rancho’s takeout (I had turkey chorizo with eggs and beans), and Zootopia on the couch with the fam.

We just laid low around here yesterday, taking care of Liv, playing with P, and getting chores done. With how much the Pilot traveled last month, it felt nice to have a relaxing *normal* weekend. I also taught a Zumba class (“Cheap Thrills” in my latest face) and a barre class.

What was the highlight of your weekend? Any fun plans or fitness events? What’s your city’s most popular dessert or foodie spot? I’m surprised how many hyped-up places there are in San Diego. So many spots with long lines, and all of the ones we have tried have been worth the wait.

Omg, I too have been wanting to try Donut Bar and have not for the same reason. I heard you can call your order in ahead and you don’t have to wait in line, but I’m not sure all the deets on that. Please post a full review when you do go.

Those donuts look awesome! I had a surprise cinnamon sugar donut last night and it was amazing. I’m always so impressed with how you take your girls out for fun activities even without other adult backup. I know they’ll look back on it and appreciate it!

that sounds wonderful!
yeah, we all like to be out and about and i love our time with the 3 of us girls. 🙂 the good news is that p is happy in the ergo, so i feel like we can go pretty much anywhere.
xoxo

I filmed a yoga video on Saturday morning for clients…the weather was gorgeous and it was super fun too, totally made me a bit stiff on the car ride home! I didn’t get to go out to enjoy resto food because my parents made a huge BBQ this weekend but it was so fun and beautiful regardless…I think next weekend I will be tackling the food scene a bit in my city with the hubs!

I’m looking for one too! I currently love doing the voice over with a condenser mic at home but am looking to invest in a lavalier mic and system so that I can speak directly to the ladies who are watching…let me know if you find a good one! xo

hi molly!
i think macro counting can work if you have a goal you’re going after, but that it’s not really sustainable for life. the cab count sounds low to me. i like 40-30-30 and 50-30-20 depending on how active you are, body comps, your strength training plan and goals
xoxo

Native San Diegan here and I highly recommend VG’s donuts in Cardiff!! I don’t think Donut Bar is worth the wait – their donuts are pretty big so the frosting to donut ratio is off. But if you go on a weekday, you can park at Horton Plaza and walk over and there isn’t usually a line.

Yes, VG donuts for sure!! It’s in Solana/ Encinitas;) I grew up in SD but moved 2 yrs ago. I’m going to visit next week and can’t wait to eat all the great food. SD has great food! I’m going to eat at pizza port and old town too of course Have a great day!

Definite highlight of the weekend was having Sophie (5 1/2 months old) visit with her Great Great Aunt (99 1/2 years old), and when my cousin’s daughter kept calling her “Baby Sophie”. My hormones! lol.

The highlight of my weekend was hiking a new trail with my husband and starting the TV show The Leftovers (I am now obsessed).

But all of that was overshadowed for me yesterday with what happened in Orlando. I find myself deeply saddened today and reflecting on the world we live in and finding it lacking in this particular moment.

i haven’t heard of that show! i’ll have to check it out.
and yes, the news yesterday made me sick. i lived there for a little while, and still have friends in the area. it breaks my heart that these things happen, and that they’re so prevalent in the US.

I have the worst of luck when it comes to giveaways. Keeping my fingers crossed as always 🙂 That first picture of Liv is the greatest! She looks like she is having a ball. Sorry there is sickness brewing in the household but I hope all is restored quickly!

The “funk” is a direct result of living with 2 little germ magnets. We have 1.5 & 7.5 yr old magnets ourselves. We cannot seem to get rid of runny noses or congestion AT ALL. “Fortunately” its hitting hubby & me more than the kiddos right now. Ugh.

I’m looking for some info on exercises to prevent my diastasis recti from getting worse during my second pregnancy. Any info on also healing this would be amazing too but I imagine healing this during a pregnancy would be close to impossible. Any info you have or direction you can point me would be amazing.
Thanks!!

i would just work on diaphragmatic breathing while you’re pregnant. focus on filling your belly for the inhale and as you exhale, empty your belly and pull your belly button in towards your spine, engaging your TA. i wouldn’t do anything else besides preg-friendly core exercises, because you want your abs to separate to make room for the baby! ALSO i would avoid any exercises where your belly makes a cone shape. so if you’re doing a push-up or down dog and you see your belly making a cone, i would stop.
after baby is here, i highly recommend seeing a PT if you haven’t already to help with the DR. with their help you can perform exercises to reduce the separation. https://diastasisrehab.com

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